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Jürg Gertsch

5 months ago

PhD Position in Drug Discovery for Chagas Disease at University of Bern University of Bern in Switzerland

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PhD

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Pharmacology

Funding

Fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by an SNSF project, with a structured PhD program at the GCB Bern. The project offers interdisciplinary training, access to cutting-edge technologies, and international collaborations.

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Expired

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Switzerland

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University of Bern

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Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Parasitology
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Chemical Biology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Natural Product
Pharmacokinetic
Pharmacodynamic

About this position

PhD position in Drug Discovery for Chagas Disease at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in the research group of Jürg Gertsch at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (IBMM).

The project focuses on Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi) and combines biochemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology, molecular biology, proteomics, and natural products research. The aim is to identify and validate novel drug targets and bioactive compounds, including work on mechanisms of action, CryoEM, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

The position is embedded in a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art technologies in chemical biology, LC-MS/MS analytics, and molecular pharmacology. The lab’s broader research interests include molecular pharmacology and translational drug discovery.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field; strong experimental background; interest in drug discovery, parasitology, and translational research; ideally some exposure to medicinal chemistry or proteomics; excellent English.

Funding: fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), with a structured PhD program at GCB Bern.

Application: send a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of 2–3 referees to [email protected]. The position is available now and will be filled as soon as possible.

Funding details

Fully funded 4-year PhD position supported by an SNSF project, with a structured PhD program at the GCB Bern. The project offers interdisciplinary training, access to cutting-edge technologies, and international collaborations.

What's required

Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field; strong experimental background in biochemistry and molecular biology; interest in drug discovery, parasitology, and translational research; ideally some exposure to chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or proteomics; highly motivated, independent, and team-oriented; excellent command of English.

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